Expand your career across global markets by gaining unique expertise in international economics and finance.

In an ever-changing world, equip yourself with advanced knowledge of international finance to best identify emerging challenges, create long-term solutions, and adapt to meet growing demands in the global economy. 

One of UQ's most sought-after postgraduate degrees, the Master of International Economics and Finance incorporates two distinct study areas to diversify your skillset and boost career opportunities across public and private sectors. Designed for students from any academic discipline, the program develops critical expertise in various economic models and concepts, financial markets, international trade and investment, and consumer behaviour. 

From theoretical knowledge in analysing market risks to practical skills in programming probabilities, you’ll learn how to address global challenges both independently and collaboratively. You will graduate with a unique skillset that prepares you to succeed in finance and investment, government policy, commercial enterprise and international development.  

Program highlights

• Prepare for one of many exciting careers in the growing world of globally integrated economics and finance.
• Build your personal profile and employability with practical assessments, feedback from industry experts, international networking and careers advice.
• Engage with learning content, resources and activities at any time and from anywhere to suit your schedule.
• UQ School of Economics is consistently ranked in the top 5 percent of research-intensive economic departments in the world. Source: Research Papers in Economics.